Prepare against Mert Ozates
Türkiye · World #42,011 classical · FIDE ID 6328075
Our database contains 86 games by Mert Ozates, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mert Ozates's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mert Ozates before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,926 | 1,926 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 1,997 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 2,017 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 37 | 19 | 30 | 43.0% |
| As White | 42 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mert Ozates's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mert Ozates's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 90.5% | 51.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ozates usually continues Nf3 (39.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ozates usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ozates usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ozates usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ozates usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Mert Ozates's chess games
All 86 games by Mert Ozates in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Marko Golubovic | 2,023 | 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | C14 |
| Feb 2013 | Metin Kayaman | 1,908 | ch-TUR | A29 |
| Feb 2013 | Nezihe Ezgi Menzi | 1,872 | ch-TUR | C10 |
| Feb 2014 | Halis Aslanhan | 1,839 | Kemer Turkey Cup | C01 |
| Jul 2023 | Bulent Taze | 1,666 | TUR Cup | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUR Cup | 2023 | 27 | 17 | 1,731 |
| Manavgat Turkey Cup | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 1,824 |
| TUR Cup | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,724 |
| ch-TUR | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Kemer Turkey Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,653 |
| 8th Ankara Ipek Memorial | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,679 |
| chT-TUR Clubs | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,819 |
| 9th ch-SRB Central Open B | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mert Ozates's chess games?
86 games by Mert Ozates, from May 2010 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Mert Ozates has played.
What does Mert Ozates play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Mert Ozates opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mert Ozates answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mert Ozates play as White?
As White, Mert Ozates's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mert Ozates play as Black?
As Black, Mert Ozates most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Mert Ozates's FIDE rating?
Mert Ozates is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mert Ozates played?
Our database contains 86 games by Mert Ozates, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 19 draws, 30 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mert Ozates?
86 games by Mert Ozates reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.